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These days, it often feels likesugar is public enemy numberone in the health and wellness world.

But agave is healthy because its lower on the glycemic index than table sugar, no?

And gummy worms made with sugar alcohols are basically a health food?

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registered dietitian and nationally-recognized food, nutrition, and wellness expert with a private nutrition counseling practice

We also began focusing on all thesneaky sources of sugar in our diets.

While Cassetty says we need to stick to theU.S.

Remember: An ingredient should never been considered good or badits just food.

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Here, we asked Cassetty to bust a few popular sugar myths to help you do just that.

Sugar in fruit is supplied by nature and comes packaged with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.

Cassetty says that all fruits are delicious and nutrient-dense.

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I absolutely loveZespri Sungold Kiwis.

This fruit is delicious and sweet while meeting 100 percent of your daily vitamin C requirement in one serving.

I am very pro-fruit, and I dont ever worry about consuming it, says Cassetty.

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registered dietitian and nationally-recognized food, nutrition, and wellness expert with a private nutrition counseling practice

I always add that carbs are team players, and I love pairing toasted walnuts with fruit.

Im looking to see that its made of mostly whole foods and what the added sugars number is.

She says a great example of this areThats It fruit bars.

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First of all, blood sugar responses vary from person to person, says Cassetty.

Regardless of your personal bodys response, Ill go back to saying again that carbs are team players.

Also, remember that your health isnt ever about one thing, says Cassetty.

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Its never just about the sugar.

Talk about words to live by.

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